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Immediate pre-market drop after a substantial EPS miss, despite revenue beat, and higher capex guidance imply negative read-through on margins and FCF; historical patterns show earnings misses accompanying negative stock moves, even when top-line improves.
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META reported Q2 revenue of $60.80B, beating estimates, but adjusted EPS of $6.18 fell well short of $7.13. The company guided capex at $130-145B, widening the upper bound, signaling higher investment intensity. The stock fell about 9% pre-market, underscoring investor concerns about margins and free cash flow despite top-line strength.
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